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India, Qatar aim to double trade to $28 bln in five years
February 18, 2025
India, Qatar aim to double trade to $28 bln in five years
NEW DELHI: India and Qatar are targeting doubling their trade to $28 billion in the next five years and are…
Textile exports up by 10.60pc in seven months
February 18, 2025
Textile exports up by 10.60pc in seven months
ISLAMABAD: Textile exports witnessed an increase of 10.60 percent during the first seven months of the current financial year (2024-25)…
Pakistani firms showcase agro-based products in Dubai exhibition
February 18, 2025
Pakistani firms showcase agro-based products in Dubai exhibition
ISLAMABAD: Nearly 250 Pakistani firms are participating in the 30th edition of Gulfood trade exhibition in Dubai and are showcasing…
PSX surges as banking, cement and energy sectors drive rally
February 18, 2025
PSX surges as banking, cement and energy sectors drive rally
The stock market staged a strong recovery on Tuesday, as investors shifted focus to buying after weeks of selling pressure.…
Thousands of Indian investors lose $100m in Ponzi scheme: police
February 18, 2025
Thousands of Indian investors lose $100m in Ponzi scheme: police
Thousands of investors in India are scrambling to recoup nearly $100 million after they were caught in a Ponzi scheme…
Brent oil prices tick down after gaining on Caspian pump station attack
February 18, 2025
Brent oil prices tick down after gaining on Caspian pump station attack
BEIJING: Brent crude oil prices paused in early trading on Tuesday after gaining in the previous session following a drone…
World Bank delegation reaches Islamabad to review progress on $40b accord
February 17, 2025
World Bank delegation reaches Islamabad to review progress on $40b accord
ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the executive directors of the World Bank (WB) arrived here in Islamabad on Monday to review…
FinMin says Pakistan has ‘big potential’ to support Saudi Vision 2030
February 17, 2025
FinMin says Pakistan has ‘big potential’ to support Saudi Vision 2030
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan has a “big potential” in terms of skilled labor export to…
SIFC facilitates $2B investment talks between Pakistan and Azerbaijan
February 17, 2025
SIFC facilitates $2B investment talks between Pakistan and Azerbaijan
The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is spearheading negotiations for potential investment deals worth $2 billion between Pakistan and Azerbaijan,…
Govt weighs reducing wheeling charges for private power market
February 17, 2025
Govt weighs reducing wheeling charges for private power market
ISLAMABAD: Authorities are considering reducing wheeling charges to Rs10-12 per unit to ensure the success of the Competitive Trading Bilateral…